USG forklift operator salary

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Average USG forklift operator salary

$39,205yearly

$16.45 hourly rate

Entry-level USG forklift operator salary

$32,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does USG pay forklift operators?

The average salary for USG forklift operators is $39,205 per year. USG forklift operator salaries range between $32,000 to $46,000 per year. USG forklift operators earn 15% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at USG can expect to make. Forklift operators at USG make the most in Powell, WY, Cloquet, MN, and Denver, CO.

How much does USG pay forklift operators by location?

USG pays forklift operators the most in Powell, WY, Cloquet, MN, and Denver, CO. Additionally, cities like Los Angeles and Walworth also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at USG.

Forklift operator USG salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Powell, WY	$46,576	$22.39
2	Cloquet, MN	$43,365	$20.85
3	Denver, CO	$41,800	$20.10
4	Los Angeles, CA	$41,050	$19.74
5	Walworth, WI	$40,362	$19.40
6	Oakfield, NY	$40,154	$19.30
7	Mediapolis, IA	$39,674	$19.07
8	Glendale, AZ	$39,668	$19.07
9	Danville, PA	$39,532	$19.01
10	Chicago, IL	$39,374	$18.93

Highest-paid USG forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Forklift Technician	$45,074	$22	-
2	Relief Operator	$43,152	$21	-
3	Stock Handler	$43,090	$21	-
4	Maintenance Operator	$42,505	$20	-
5	Front End Loader Operator	$42,454	$20	-
6	Fork Lift Mechanic	$42,040	$20	-
7	Truck Operator	$41,474	$20	-
8	Lead Forklift Operator	$41,248	$20	-
9	Dock Worker/Forklift Operator	$41,170	$20	-
10	Mill Operator	$41,053	$20	2

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Recent salaries for forklift operators at usg

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Forklift Operator	Sweetwater, FL	06/26/2025	$55,514
Forklift Operator	Bridgeport, CT	06/26/2025	$45,142
Forklift Operator	Danville, VA	06/26/2025	$47,354
Forklift Operator	Cartersville, GA	06/24/2025	$44,495
Forklift Operator	Danville, VA	05/04/2025	$47,354

Forklift operator salary at USG competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Steel Dynamics	$42,309	$20	29
2	Primus Builders	$41,846	$20	-
3	Air System Components	$41,649	$20	1
4	Martin Marietta	$41,490	$20	35
5	Qep	$41,484	$20	6
6	Chemtura Corp	$40,669	$20	-
7	Norgren	$40,383	$19	-
8	Owens Corning	$40,002	$19	31
9	United States Steel	$39,872	$19	5
10	Boise Cascade	$39,561	$19	41
11	CertainTeed	$39,306	$19	-
12	O-I Glass	$39,090	$19	-
13	Carpenter Technology	$39,008	$19	2
14	Alcoa	$38,762	$19	2
15	Leggett & Platt	$38,555	$19	7
16	NELCO Worldwide	$35,841	$17	-
17	National Gypsum	$35,707	$17	-
18	Custom Building Prod	$35,523	$17	5
19	Dover	$35,259	$17	46
20	Caterpillar	$34,114	$16	29

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